Moody's Corporation (MCO) Q2 2011 Earnings Results

Moody's Corp Beats on EPS, Stock Down 5.26%

Moody's Corp reported better-than-expected earnings per share, which indicates strong performance in their credit ratings segment. However, the stock fell by over 5% following the earnings release, likely due to the lack of revenue details and no guidance provided for future performance. Investors may be cautious given the broader economic challenges mentioned by management.

The print

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Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.82	N/A	+44.88%
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A

Management

Management commentary

Tone: Cautiously Optimistic

Management expressed confidence in their ability to navigate current market conditions. They emphasized the importance of their credit ratings business despite economic uncertainties.

Management highlighted strong performance in credit ratings.

They acknowledged challenges in the broader economic environment.

Focus remains on maintaining market leadership.

Moody's Corp Beats on EPS, Stock Down 5.26%

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Moody's Corp Beats on EPS, Stock Down 5.26%

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